Religious Studies Teacher

West Horsley
10 months ago
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Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive Independent School Pay Scale (MP2 - MP6)

A prestigious independent school in Surrey is seeking a Teacher of Religious Studies.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator of RS to develop their career at a school known for its academic excellence, strong community ethos, with outstanding facilities.

The Role:

Teach Religious Studies at Key Stages 3 and 4 to pupils according to their needs, utilising the syllabus and scheme of learning adopted by the school
Acknowledge the different learning styles of various pupils and use a variety of teaching methods to achieve understanding of Religious Education
Set targets for progression designed to secure good progress for all pupils
Assess children's progress and provide feedback through routine marking and more formal assessment procedures
Maintain records of pupils' achievements according to school policy
Ensure all required documentation is kept up-to-date and accessible
Promote good relationships amongst pupils
Share professional and curriculum matters with staff members and the Head of Department
Support and facilitate the promotion of their department and the school through different mediumsThe Ideal Candidate:

A good honours degree in a related subject
Proven and recent experience of at least 2 years teaching Religious Studies through to GCSE
Familiarity with the AQA syllabus;
Up to date knowledge of the Religious Studies national curriculum requirements;
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues
Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues
Ability to inspire pupils
Be willing to participate in wider life of the school Flexible, adaptable and able to use initiative
Have good attendance and excellent punctuality
A willing and supportive team member
Energetic and creative
Keen to develop professionallyWhy Apply?

Outstanding benefits, including pension contribution, free lunches, and access to world-class sports facilities (gym, swimming pool, squash courts)
Excellent holiday entitlement - enjoy up to 8 weeks off in the summer
A supportive and high-achieving school environment with exceptional retention rates (80%)
The chance to contribute to the shaping and development of the department within a growing and ambitious schoolIf you are looking for a chance to work in an independent setting, have a passion for how RE is taught in a secondary setting and want to have an informal conversation about this opportunity, get in touch for a discussion with Karen Rogerson at NextGen Teachers on (phone number removed) or apply today!

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